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The wreck of the G.F.Haendal was located by the Wreck Survey Group (W.S.G.) in 1993. This selection of photographs shows the present condition and some of its cargo. The ship itself was a 987 ton barque bound for Honolulu under Captain Schroek with coal and general cargo, which included casks of gunpowder. The vessel became a total loss by fire on 15th November 1880 in Port William. The area is now a protected site and further photographic and survey work is continuing. A statue of King Kamehameha was also part of the cargo of the G.F.Haendal. This statue standing 8' 6" tall and sculptured by T.G. Gould in 1879, was recovered from the wreck and eventually taken to Honolulu where it can still be seen to this day. |
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Rudder
post lying to port. You can also see the copper sheathing and rudder
pintle.
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Part
of the cargo was this solidified mix of lime and clay remaining after
the wooden cask container had decayed.
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Port
side of hull showing intact copper sheathing still securely fastened
to hull. A clump of mussels cling tenaciously to the copper.
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Coal
formed the majority of its cargo. She was carrying 700 tons.
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Bottles
of wine which formed part of its cargo. Unfortunately the wine is no
longer drinkable.
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Broken
crockery can be found inside the wreck and on the seabed.
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